(Archived) Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - (NP-Primary Care) Locum Tenens

Job Description & Requirements
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - (NP-Primary Care) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Home Health

New Locum Tenen opportunity for Nurse Practitioners in the Modesto, California area for home health assessments beginning in October and will extend through Jan. 1. The provider will be identifying, evaluating, and addressing disease prevention and health promotion issues of the Medicare Advantage member while conducting health assessments in medical facilities and member's home. The provider will do a review of systems, history, physical exam as well as any indicated screenings which may include, bone density, urinalysis and blood draws. This position also requires that recommendations of care to the member. This is a great flexible opportunity with one of Staff Care's best clients, offering competitive pay and flexibility. Call us to hear more details!

A primary care nurse practitioner (locum tenens) diagnoses and treat patients, order diagnostics, conduct physical exams, interpret x-rays and other tests, and also educate patients on maintaining proper health. In addition to a nursing license, a primary care nurse practitioner holds a certification as a nurse practitioner, and typically a master's degree. A primary care nurse practitioner works with physicians on duty to help evaluate and treat patients.

Required Qualifications
Current and active state license is required.
Current and active driver's license is required.
Client requires at least 1 year of experience in geriatric patient care or clinic involvement with geriatric population.
Client requires at least 1 year of experience in providing home health care visits (preferably in geriatric patient populations).
Client requires at least 1 year of experience performing physical examinations, performing diagnostic tests and screenings, developing treatment plans.
Client requires at least 1 year of recent experience in phlebotomy.
Experience in gerontology and the ability to work with little or no direct supervision in the performance of these clinical duties are critical factors.

Preferred Qualifications
The provider identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the Medicare Advantage member while conducting health assessments in medical facilities and member's home. The provider will do a review of systems, history, physical exam as well as any indicated screenings which may include spirometry, bone density, urinalysis and blood draws. This position also requires that recommendations of care to the member. The practitioner will be responsible for delivering or mailing (where applicable) collected specimens to lab drop off locations, complete and accurate documentation of all present and observed diagnoses for each member as well as educating patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications. Some travel may be required.

Facility Location
Situated in California’s San Joaquin Valley—one of the greatest agricultural areas in the nation— Modesto offers a small-town ambiance and easy access to the ocean, mountains and some of the nation’s most renowned national parks. Day trip options from Modesto include San Francisco, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park among many others. With its mild climate, outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round.

Job Benefits
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;s leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;s leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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